Walgreens Joins Tobacco-21 Move
The drugstore chain will stop selling tobacco products, including vaping devices, to anyone under the age of 21 as of September.
Industry Connections
This week’s Convenience Matters podcast talks with Sonja Hubbard about leadership, employees and being in the industry.
Shipping Containers Find New Life as Convenience Stores
Farm Stores is repurposing the containers into small drive-thru locations amid a focus on sustainability.
California Delays Soda Tax Vote to 2020
The bill’s sponsor didn’t have enough support to continue with the measure but plans to try again next year.
Coca-Cola to Launch Coke Coffee
The new coffee-infused soda packs a caffeine boost to get consumers through the afternoon slump and follows the launch of Orange Vanilla Coke.
OMEGA Members Receive a 3.4% discount
OMEGA Press
- WV Oil Marketer & Grocers Association Campaign Raises Over $154,000 For Children in Need of Assistance
- Thank You for Making the 2024 Jan Vineyard Charity Golf Outing a Success!
- Join the GameChanger July Campaign: Empower Our Youth, Prevent Substance Misuse
- WV Oil Marketer & Grocers Association Campaign Raises Over $137,000 For Children in Need of Assistance
- WV Oil Marketer & Grocers Association Campaign Raises Over $132,000 For Children in Need of Assistance
NGA News
- NGA Applauds Government Reopening, Highlights Independent Grocers’ Leadership During Shutdown
- National Grocers Association Opposes Settlement Proposed by Credit Card Duopoly Visa and Mastercard
- NGA Applauds White House’s Focus on Fair Competition and Antitrust Enforcement
- Grocery eCommerce – The Digital Shelf is Still Evolving
- NGA Statement on SNAP Funding
